Assistant Management Accountant

Listers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent motor retailer group in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks an Assistant Management Accountant to support the production of monthly management accounts and assist in budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, along with a keen attention to detail. With AAT qualification preferred, this role offers a supportive team environment and various benefits including 25 days holiday and wellness programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Free Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discounts on car servicing

Discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications

Free Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• AAT qualified or Level 4 student consideration.
• Ability to work under pressure with prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Investigate and explain variances in accounts.
• Provide support to dealership accounts staff.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

CDK knowledge

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Management Accountant to join the Head Office team in Stratford‑upon‑Avon. This role would ideally suit someone with previous accounts experience who is looking for the next challenge having recently completed (or close to completing) their AAT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts
• Assist with the submission of manufacturer composites
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce and issue various internal reports
• Investigate and explain variances in the management accounts
• Provide support and assistance to dealership‑based accounts staff
• Work as part of a team encouraging growth and development of assistants
• Support the accounts team with ad‑hoc tasks

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• AAT qualified (Level 4 studier would be considered)
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload to achieve deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with financial and non‑financial members of staff
• A self‑starting, willing and responsible individual
• Previous motor trade experience and knowledge of CDK would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given
• Study support for CIMA is available

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Free Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In‑house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Free Parking / On‑site Parking
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family‑owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons – our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be Listers has a career for you.